Air resources: carbon emissions: biomass.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Health and Safety Code that obligates the Air Resources Board to publish an emissions assessment for forest and agricultural residues and a strategy for beneficial carbon‑removal products. It also directs the Forestry and Fire Protection Department to include measurable biomass disposal plans in state‑funded forest health projects, and the Energy Resources Commission to evaluate biomass‑derived low‑carbon fuels. The goal is to reduce wildfire emissions and promote biomass as a climate‑friendly resource.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 3083.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 2, 2025
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Jun 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 5, 2025

History

1. Mar 2, 2026Veto sustained.
2. Mar 2, 2026Stricken from file.
3. Oct 3, 2025Vetoed by the Governor.
4. Oct 3, 2025In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
5. Sep 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
6. Sep 11, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2872.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
7. Sep 9, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 3083.) Ordered to the Senate.
8. Sep 9, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
9. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).
12. Jul 2, 2025July 2 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

The 12 most recent of 34 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Caballero · sponsor
• Cabaldon
• Flora
• Grayson

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